Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 May 2003

Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

I am satisfied that the right to reasonable conditions of employment should continue to be enshrined in employment rights legislation. It is our duty, as elected and accountable legislators, to play a proactive approach in ensuring any such future legislation reflects the needs and expectations of both employees and employers, is framed in such a way as to respond to the needs of society as a whole, and reflects the ongoing changes taking place at an enormous pace in the labour market. The Bill is, without doubt, a welcome addition to our employment rights legislation and will have a major impact on our employment landscape in the years ahead. Accordingly, I commend it to the House.

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